--- title: "Westway Open Arms — check charity number 1153919 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Westway Open Arms a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1153919. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Westway. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/westway-open-arms retrieved: 2026-08-23T16:48:26.582Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Westway Open Arms is a registered charity (number 1153919) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £59,029 (year ending 2025-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Westway Open Arms? Registered charity number 1153919 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Westway Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £59,029 ## What does Westway Open Arms do? Social Centre four days a week:Drop-In Services & Support, social time; activities; free lunch weekly etc.Christian Faith & Spirituality: Prayers; Communion; Events. Debt Advice & Support: personal debt and money management. Client Support: advice and support for clients in desperate circumstances. Foodbank: Food parcels for crisis. Talkthru: Pregnancy Crisis Service. ## What causes is Westway Open Arms registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Westway Open Arms yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Westway Open Arms is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=westway-open-arms&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Westway Open Arms a legitimate charity? Yes. Westway Open Arms is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1153919) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Westway Open Arms's charity number? Westway Open Arms's charity number is 1153919. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1153919? Search 1153919 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Westway Open Arms do? Social Centre four days a week:Drop-In Services & Support, social time; activities; free lunch weekly etc.Christian Faith & Spirituality: Prayers; Communion; Events. Debt Advice & Support: personal debt and money management. Client Support: advice and support for clients in desperate circumstances. Foodbank: Food parcels for crisis. Talkthru: Pregnancy Crisis Service. Does Westway Open Arms have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Westway Open Arms. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Westway Open Arms? Westway Open Arms does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1153919).